The xx producer's debut solo album, In Colour, lies somewhere between shadow and spectrum as it pays tribute to memories of UK dance music. Philip Sherburne travels to the 26-year-old's London headquarters to see how he created his radiantly melancholy sound—and where he’s taking it next.

Over the past three years, the xx have made big noises across the pop landscape while barely raising their voices above an ear-grazing whisper. With their second album out next month, Ryan Dombal sits down with the trio in New York City.

The black-clad London trio sit down with Laura Snapes to chat about people losing their virginity to their music, the ever-inspirational Sade, learning how to be adults, and what we can expect from their upcoming second album, Coexist.